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  • Career
    • Interviewing

      5 Ways to Improve Your Résumé

      How to Apply for a Job

      It’s Not In The Asking, It’s In The Following Up

      Why Apply?

      More on interviewing »

    • Apprenticeships

      What Can You Expect From Your Praxis Business Partner Experience?

      Lessons from German engineers

      Are you an employee, an entrepreneur, or an entrepreneurial employee?

      More on apprenticeships »

    • Career Tips

      Security is an illusion

      It’s not about getting discovered

      The Most Valuable Kind of Capital

      More career tips »

    • Entrepreneurship

      Now is the Time

      You Were Born an Entrepreneur

      Be Radically Practical

      More on entrepreneurship »

  • Education
    • College

      You’re Worth More Than College

      Spontaneous order and what it means for education and entrepreneurship

      Graduating high school isn’t an accomplishment

      More on college »

    • Dropping Out

      6 Tips When Deciding Whether to Finish College

      Quit college to send the right signal

      Five reasons to apply to Praxis

      More on dropping out »

    • Homeschool

      If we taught bike riding like we teach careers

      Why Assignments are Usually Dumb

      Why NOT Take a Gap Year?

      More homeschooling »

    • Self-Education

      Failure in school vs. failure as an entrepreneur

      The ideal Praxis participant

      I want to be an entrepreneur but I don’t have a big idea…now what?

      More on Self-Education »

  • Essential Skills
    • Critical Thinking

      Is college a good idea?

      Going to college is a risky choice

      A riddle

      More on critical thinking »

    • Self-Discipline

      Even jerks can have good ideas

      Do what you love, or have it easy?

      Peyton Manning, Chip Kelly, and strategy versus execution

      More on Self-Discipline »

    • Motivation

      Build!

      Your smartphone is worth $1 million

      You don’t have to quit to start

      More on Motivation »

    • Relationships

      If you want to be an entrepreneur, be around entrepreneurs

      Social is the most valuable kind of capital

      Criticize by creating

      More on Relationships »

    • Self-Knowledge

      Artisan vs. entrepreneur

      Is college a crutch?

      Is a liberal arts education valuable?

      More on Self-Knowledge »

  • Praxis Program
    • Content Creations

      Praxis in the News

      New Praxis ad…now with more helicopter!

      When writing, get to the point

    • Economics

      Consider the costs (and benefits!) of entrepreneurial failure

      Why Study Economics?

      The World is Not “Dog-Eat-Dog”

      More Economics »

    • History

      The Entrepreneur as Historian; The Entrepreneur as History-Maker

      Healthier and Wealthier: Why It’s A Great Time to Be Alive

      We Don’t Know What The Next Big Thing Is (And That’s Okay)

      More History »

    • Philosophy

      If you don’t think you’re the entrepreneurial type, read this

      Make a living

      The School of Doing

      More Philosophy »

    • Writing

      3 Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills

      The Praxis Curriculum: Learning to Learn

      How to Use Email

      More Writing »

  • FAQ
    • Taking a Gap Year: FAQ

      Why I Started Praxis

      What skills and experiences do Praxis participants gain during the apprenticeship?

      What Kinds of Businesses Partner with Praxis Participants?

    • Can I do Praxis if I don’t know what I want to do for my career?

      How does the Praxis apprenticeship differ from a normal, entry level job or internship?

      I’m a startup founder interested in taking a participant. What are the benefits?

      What is the relationship between participants and program advisors?

    • How can I be sure Praxis will pay off for me?

      What is the difference between Praxis and online professional education programs?

      I’m a college grad looking for a career change. Can Praxis help me?

      What is it like to move for the Praxis program?

      More FAQs »

  • Resources
    • Books

      Is College Valuable? In Comparison to What?

      A Few Quotes from Peter Thiel’s New Book

      Live Like a Monopoly

      More books »

    • Forward Tilt Podcast

      Introducing Forward Tilt

      The Three Advantages of a Low Income | Forward Tilt Podcast

      The Power of Questions | Forward Tilt Podcast

      More Forward Tilt »

    • Office Hours Podcast

      Making Your Family Proud and Asking Better Questions | Office Hours Podcast

      Salary Requirements, Follow-Up Emails, and Quitting Your Job | Office Hours Podcast

      Creativity is The HTML of Hard Work | Forward Tilt

      More Office Hours »

    • Videos

      Hear Their Stories

      Friday Viewing

      How Entrepreneurs Change the World

      More Videos »

  • Top Posts
    • You Don’t Need to Get A Second Degree — Here’s What to Do Instead

      Why a Professional Apprenticeship is Better than More School

      Don’t Be Prepared: Why the Best Learn to the Task, Not the Test

      5 Skills I Acquired Working at a Tech Startup

    • Praxis Resources on Interviewing

      Why Non-Tech People Should Work in Tech Startups

      Praxis Warning Label

      30 Podcasts for Curious Minds in 2019

    • You Are the CEO of Your Own Education

      The Best Alternatives to College for 2021 and Beyond

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Written by Tyler Hakes

Education vs Experience: What Really Matters to Employers

Education vs experience: What’s more important to prospective employers and clients? Read on to find out what really matters to hiring managers.

Written by Tyler Hakes

Trade School Vs. College: Which Is Best For You?

Weigh the advantages of going to trade school vs. college and learn which option is the best choice for you.

Written by Tyler Hakes

Skipping College: 5 Reasons You Should Do It (And What Comes Next)

Are you thinking of skipping college? Find success in a meaningful career without the burden of an expensive college education. We’ll show you how.

Written by Tyler Hakes

Changing Careers: The Ultimate Guide to Taking the Leap

Top tips and advice to help you navigate your career change, even if you don’t know what you want to do next.

Written by Tyler Hakes

10 Better Ways to Get an Education than Spending $160K on College

Skip college and embrace alternative education with this massive list of education and training opportunities and resources that don’t cost $160K.

Written by Tyler Hakes

Questions to Ask Yourself About College

Ask yourself these 6 vitally important questions before you decide whether or not to go to college.

Written by Tyler Hakes

Building a Meaningful Career: The Ultimate Guide

Learn about 10 different aspects of a meaningful career and get actionable tips on how to build a meaningful career yourself.

Written by Tyler Hakes

How to Tell Your Parents You Aren’t Going to College

How do you tell your parents you aren’t going to college? Successfully navigate this tough conversation in 9 simple steps (including what you need to say).

Written by Tyler Hakes

Graduated College Without a Job? Here’s What to Do Next

Graduated from college without a job? Read on for our top tips to help you turn things around and find a job you love.

Written by Tyler Hakes

What to Do Instead of College

If you’re wondering what to do instead of college, read this post for a breakdown of your best options.

Written by Tyler Hakes

The Benefits of NOT Going to College

The top ten benefits of not going to college (saving money and avoiding student debt is just one of them).

Written by Tyler Hakes

Teens Are Already More Qualified for Most Marketing Jobs Than Adults

Today’s teens get a bad rap for being glued to their phones, but all of that screen time is creating a new generation of teenage marketing professionals.

Written by Tyler Hakes

What To Do After High School: A Comprehensive Guide

If you’re about to graduate and you’re asking yourself what to do after high school, this post is for you.

Written by Tyler Hakes

101 Reasons Not to Go to College: The Big List

College is not the right choice for everyone. Read on for 101 reasons not to go to college.

Written by Tyler Hakes

125 Successful People Who Didn’t Graduate College

Is college the only path to success? Not according to these 125 successful people who didn’t go to college. (You definitely haven’t heard of #8 before.)

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